Friday, March 9, 2012

As a community, we endured devastation at its worst last Friday. However, we can turn this tragedy into something so much more, something greater than the destruction it brought, something profound that will change lives.

Thursday, March 8, 2012

The notices have already been sent home to students: “Party in class on Thursday for St. Patrick’s Day. Please bring green snacks.” We have a dye-free snack idea fromweelicious that still celebrates the day’s green spirit, but gives it a delicious, healthy spin – no sugar coma side effects.

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Grab the kids, and get ready for some fun at the Louisville Kids Fair. Taking place March 17-18, 2012, at the Kentucky International Convention Center, this event will be sure to get the whole family having fun. There will be inflatables, a petting zoo, a character meet and greet, and more! Check them out here online or here on facebook.

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

We know you’re wondering how you can help the victims of this past weekend’s tornado outbreak. On Friday, many of our friends and family members had their lives forever changed, and it will take our community, as a whole, to help them rebuild what was lost. Whether you can give the gift of your time or money to aid in the relief effort, it makes no difference, as both are greatly coveted and needed right now in those affected areas. Listed below are some options if your heart is leading you to give. Just give them a call to find out how you can help.

Salvation Army - 2300 Green Valley Road New Albany, IN 47150. (812) 944-1018Bethel Baptist Church - 15107 U.S. 31 Memphis, IN 47143 (812) 294-1632Sojourn Community Church - 2023 Ekin Avenue, New Albany, IN 47150 (502) 635-7053The National Guard is set up at the Rest Stop at Henryville Exit from I-65 and is accepting donations.Metro United Way- click here to sign up to help in their recovery effortsNorthside Christian Church- New Albany, IN; Through the church’s website, you can sign up to train with the Samaritan’s Purse for volunteering effectively and compassionately in those affected areas or contribute financially where 100% of your donation will help those affected by the tornados.

Whether a mom works for pay outside the home (WOHM), works without pay inside the home (SAHM), or finds an occupational solution that allows her to work for pay from her home (WAHM), there are advantages and disadvantages to each.

Monday, March 5, 2012

Whenever a tragedy happens such as the tornados that hit our community on Friday, do you feel at a loss of what to tell our children? My first instinct was always to protect and hide such things from them when they were young and didn’t need to know about it. It is scary. A storm comes in and can take away everything – including people you love in a few minutes.

On the other hand, it is a good time to teach your children about faith. Also, there will be many ways to teach them about giving of either things or time. We will find out many ways we can help in the coming weeks. We will try to post things that families can do together. If you have some ideas, please also post them as comments.

And, read this – a coach who was in Henryville High School in Henryville, IN, when the tornado hit tells about his thoughts about his family during this terrible time.